When Night Falls (SonyClassical $16.97 Score:) Angelika Kirchschlanger sings heavenly night music by such greats as Sondheim, Schubert, Copland, Brahms, and Menotti. Her silky mezzo-soprano voice will appeal to little opera buffs in the making-not to mention their older counterparts!

Ragtime Romp(Music for Little People, Music for Little People $9.98 Score:) Put on Ric Louchard's collection of Scott Joplin and watch your child's eyes open wide. "Elite Syncopations" to "The Ragtime Dance" to "The Entertainer"--it's never too early to introduce kids to part of America's musical heritage. (800) 409-2457.

A Child's Celebration of Lullaby(Music for Little People, Music for Little People $9.98 Score:) What an eclectic mix of artists to sing your little one to sleep: Lena Horne, Raffi, Jerry Garcia, Kathy Lee Gifford, and Linda Ronstadt. First rate! (800) 409-2457.

You Are My Sunshine(Kindermusik, Kindermusik $12.95 Score:) A blissful collection of 26 lullabies with a pleasing mix of classics, folk tunes from around the world and nursery songs done in many languages by a variety of instruments and singers. (800) 628-5687.

American Lullaby(Ellipsis Arts $15.95 Score:) A special collection of lullabies from American folk, country, and gospel traditions, sung by the best in children’s music including Maria Muldaur, Bill Staines, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Susie Tallman. Songs include “Prairie Lullaby,” “Hush Little Baby,” and “My Creole Belle.” (800) 788-6670.

Baby Galileo: Concert for Little Ears(Buena Vista $9.98 Score:) We’re not usually big fans of synthesized music, but this is a pleasing collection that includes selections by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Dvorak, and others. Also pleasing, Baby Vivaldi

Dreamland(Putumayo $15.98 Score:) Soothing lullabies from many lands sung with authentic instruments in the language of each land. Songs from Brazil, Madagascar, Canada, Scotland, Japan, Argentina, and more. Perfect for snuggle-down time. All ages.

Age: Infants,Toddlers,Preschool,Early School Years,Later School Years.
Award Year: 2004.

Dream With Me Tonight II(Sandman Records $12.98 Score:) Melodie Crittenden’s beautiful voice makes you want to find your blankie and get cozy. The original music composed by Lanny Sherwin is lovely and right on target for setting the mood for bedtime. From the title song “Dream with Me Tonight” to the instrumentals at the end of the recording, this will do the trick for naptime (just be careful that you don’t fall asleep too!). PLATINUM AWARD ’03. New for , Dream With Me Tonight (Volume 2) features Gene Miller. The title song